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#NASCARGoesWest: Las Vegas

Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the #48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

In the spirit of the “numbers game” that characterizes the Las Vegas area hosting NASCAR’s three national series this weekend, here are some jackpot trends and statistics to consider as NASCAR starts its three-race western swing (#NASCARGoesWest) with the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

Custer’s NASCAR Cup Series Debut

Cole Custer, the driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

This weekend marks the Cup debut for Xfinity Series championship contender Cole Custer, 20, who will drive the Rick Ware Motorsports No. 51 Ford on Sunday. He joins Kyle Busch and Aric Almirola in making his first Cup start at the famed 1.5-mile speedway. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of Las Vegas – Thursday, March 1, 2018

Join co-host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay ‘MJ’ Husmann 8:30 to 10 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview as we rev up race fans with our preview of Atlanta Motor Speedway from 8:30 to 10 pm ET.

We’re previewing the upcoming weekend of racing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We’ll also give a few updates from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series.

Then stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey as our Fan4Racing crew discusses all the hottest topics leading into the weekend of racing.

Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite, @MoparMJ8 or @alaskey14 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our LIVE broadcast begins 8:30 pm ET, Thursday, March 1, 2018, or listen to the PODCAST afterward.

As always, Thanks for listening!

Fast Fords Finding their Way to the Top Early in 2018

Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Autotrader Ford, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, lead the field into turn one during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 25, 2018, in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Kevin C Cox/Getty Images

“Crazy Fast.” That’s how Sunday’s third-place finisher Clint Bowyer described his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Kevin Harvick’s day dominating the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and their Ford Fusion’s podium sweep. Continue reading →